Need help for removing Tire Pressure Sensor
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From: Ottawa Ontario
Need help for removing Tire Pressure Sensor
I ordered C6 Chrome wheels (18 x 8.5 & 19 x 10) and wheels (BGF KDW2 255/40/18 & 295/35/19) for my C5.
I have to pull out tire pressure sensors from stock wheels and reinstall them into new wheels since I want to install them by myself before mounting and balancing.
I heard that each sensor should be identical position to avoid potential problems when I reinstall them on the new wheels (for example, the sensor from stock FR wheel to new FR wheel) . That's why I want to do that by myself.
Here is what I want to know.
Can I easily remove the sensor by unscrewing retainer and depleting air in the stock tire?
Do I need any special tool to do that?
Thank you in advance.
I have to pull out tire pressure sensors from stock wheels and reinstall them into new wheels since I want to install them by myself before mounting and balancing.
I heard that each sensor should be identical position to avoid potential problems when I reinstall them on the new wheels (for example, the sensor from stock FR wheel to new FR wheel) . That's why I want to do that by myself.
Here is what I want to know.
Can I easily remove the sensor by unscrewing retainer and depleting air in the stock tire?
Do I need any special tool to do that?
Thank you in advance.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,119
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From: Spring Branch Texas
Originally Posted by jinkikim
I ordered C6 Chrome wheels (18 x 8.5 & 19 x 10) and wheels (BGF KDW2 255/40/18 & 295/35/19) for my C5.
I have to pull out tire pressure sensors from stock wheels and reinstall them into new wheels since I want to install them by myself before mounting and balancing.
I heard that each sensor should be identical position to avoid potential problems when I reinstall them on the new wheels (for example, the sensor from stock FR wheel to new FR wheel) . That's why I want to do that by myself.
Here is what I want to know.
Can I easily remove the sensor by unscrewing retainer and depleting air in the stock tire?
Do I need any special tool to do that?
Thank you in advance.
I have to pull out tire pressure sensors from stock wheels and reinstall them into new wheels since I want to install them by myself before mounting and balancing.
I heard that each sensor should be identical position to avoid potential problems when I reinstall them on the new wheels (for example, the sensor from stock FR wheel to new FR wheel) . That's why I want to do that by myself.
Here is what I want to know.
Can I easily remove the sensor by unscrewing retainer and depleting air in the stock tire?
Do I need any special tool to do that?
Thank you in advance.
It makes things easier if you replace the sensors in the same location on the car. That way you do not have to go through the sensor "re-learn" procedure. This procedure uses a programming option on the DIC and uses a magnet to activate each wheel sensor in a specific sequence while in training mode. There is a good tech tip on the forum to walk you through the steps. It is something that you can do. No need to take it to a dealer.
Enjoy the new rims & tires!!!
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Slidell La
I just changed a TPS last week. The tire dealer was very gracious in breaking the top of the tire down so I could get at the sensor. I did not ask him to change the sensor I told him I would do it. There is an o-ring that you should probably replace. They are readily available at hardware stores,, and your local dealer. Unfortunately I don't remember the size. A deep socked that will fit the nut and a 3/8" drive is all that is needed. You will see the o-ring after you remove the sensor. It is about a 1 minute job to change the sensor.
I also put a light film of refrigerant oil on the o-ring to help it seat. Hope this helps..
I also put a light film of refrigerant oil on the o-ring to help it seat. Hope this helps..
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,119
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From: Spring Branch Texas
Originally Posted by jimcork1
I just changed a TPS last week. The tire dealer was very gracious in breaking the top of the tire down so I could get at the sensor. I did not ask him to change the sensor I told him I would do it. There is an o-ring that you should probably replace. They are readily available at hardware stores,, and your local dealer. Unfortunately I don't remember the size. A deep socked that will fit the nut and a 3/8" drive is all that is needed. You will see the o-ring after you remove the sensor. It is about a 1 minute job to change the sensor.
I also put a light film of refrigerant oil on the o-ring to help it seat. Hope this helps..
I also put a light film of refrigerant oil on the o-ring to help it seat. Hope this helps..
Its good to change the o-rings on general principle. Remember that there are 2 different versions of the sensors. An older model for '97-'00 and a newer model for '01-'04. They ARE NOT interchangeable. Only the older model has a replacable o-ring. The newer models have an integrated gasket.
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